7 h. ago Watchdog finds no ‘neglect in duty to care’ in B.C. police officer’s death

Sgt. Matthew Ball took his own life a day after Vancouver police revealed sexual assault charges against him and another Central Saanich police officer.

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9 h. ago PepsiCo agrees to meet with Al Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott

Leaders at PepsiCo have agreed to meet this week with civil rights advocates from the National Action Network to discuss the company’s recent decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the Reverend Al Sharpton said on Monday. In an April 4 letter to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta, Sharpton threatened to […]

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9 h. ago Samidoun leader Charlotte Kates helps effort to get Hamas removed from U.K. terror watchlist

The military wing of Hamas was classified a terror organization in Britain in 2001. The definition was expanded two decades later to include members of its politburo

Politics

9 h. ago UK Consumer Spending Remains Strong in Boost for Growth Hopes

UK households increased their spending in March as consumer demand defied an imminent rise in household bills, according to reports from the British Retail Consortium and Barclays.

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9 h. ago Police watchdog probing death of man involved in cottage country shootout

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country. The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm. The SIU says Ontario Provincial […]

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10 h. ago Scotia Place construction hits new milestone, remains on track despite tariff concerns

Officials say they are making 'great progress' on Calgary's new arena

Economics

10 h. ago What does Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s mega deal mean for the Blue Jays moving forward?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley and Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons from Rogers Centre following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract extension press conference. They discuss what this historic contract means for the Blue Jays franchise, the impact of owner […]

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11 h. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

11 h. ago History can help us try to understand Donald Trump’s tariffs, professor says

While the 1930 Smoot Hawley Tariff act was mentioned as a beacon of hope for Americans by Donald Trump, history show's the law's history has become misconstrued over time

Economics

12 h. ago Avarga Limited Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Shares of Taiga Building Products Ltd.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avarga Limited announced that on April 14, 2025, it entered into a share purchase agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avarga Canada Limited, to acquire a total of 2,397,200 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Taiga Building Products Ltd. (“Taiga”), a company with a head office at […]

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12 h. ago Albertans sunnier about finances in major turnaround, MNP survey says

Lindsay Burchill, a licensed insolvency trustee at MNP, ascribes the improvement to three different factors

Politics

12 h. ago Naked tourists nicked by cops for having sex in the middle of Thailand street

Two tourists from China were arrested after they stripped naked on a street in Thailand and filmed their sex romp. Oh Zhihang, 67, and his partner, Lin Tingting, 35, went so far as to set up a tripod to record their wild sexcapades in South Pattaya. Shocked onlookers and passersby watched as the vacationers did […]

Society

12 h. ago Canada election: Here’s how to watch the federal leaders’ debates

The federal party leaders are expected to face off in French and English language election debates just days before Canadians can start voting in advanced polls.

Politics

12 h. ago Alberta government launches campaign to get consumers to buy local during 'critical time'

Alberta is encouraging consumers to shop in the province by kicking off its “Buy Local” campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing threat of tariffs has put Canada on high alert and ready to make key changes to defend its economy. In March, Alberta announced a four-pronged approach to defend against tariffs, including launching a “Buy […]

Politics

12 h. ago DGL Investments No. 1 Inc. Announces Proposed Qualifying Transaction with Rep Group Limited and Perspectives Productions Limited

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DGL Investments No. 1 Inc. (“DGL” or the “Company”) (TSXV: DGL.P) is pleased to announce details concerning a proposed arms-length “Qualifying Transaction” involving a business combination with two complimentary businesses named Rep […]

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13 h. ago Toronto’s ‘cherry blossom watch’ says it’s almost time for popular spring pilgrimage

Toronto's largest public park says its famous cherry blossom trees are showing their first signs of impending bloom.

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13 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Rationale Challenged in Suit by Small Companies

Several small US businesses sued President Donald Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariffs in the latest legal challenge to his use of sweeping executive powers to extract concessions from foreign trade partners.

Economics

13 h. ago ‘We should be fine’: Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

CALGARY — It’s three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building — to be named Scotia Place — is being built in the shadow of the Saddledome and its iconic saddle-shaped concave […]

Politics

14 h. ago Gestion des mauvaises odeurs: l’industrie porcine demande au gouvernement de renouveler son programme d’aide

Les acteurs du milieu persistent et signent: le gouvernement doit continuer d’aider les producteurs à limiter les émanations nauséabondes.

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14 h. ago Months after CEO’s killing, a reported intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters

MINNETONKA, Minn. (AP) — A person was arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnesota after reports of an intruder, months after the company’s CEO was killed, authorities said Monday. Police in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka said the suspect was arrested outside of the United Healthcare corporate campus. The Minnetonka Police Department confirmed the arrest after […]

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